I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.

Chelsea Hudson wasn't able to get a refund for her trip to Egypt despite violence erupting in the region after the US and Israel began striking Iran.

Chelsea Hudson

• Chelsea Hudson traveled to Egypt despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
• Hudson tried to get a refund, but the US travel advisory for Egypt wasn't high enough.
• The US advised American citizens to evacuate from 14 countries in the region due to safety concerns.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chelsea Hudson...